Is There a Quota for Ex-Service Men in the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 2?
If you’re an ex-serviceman and want to be recruited in the APPSC Group 2, you may want to know if there’s any special quota available for you? The answer , is Yes.
An Ex-Servicemen quota is available in APPSC Group 2 provided if there is no any person to fufill the ex-servicemen quota, the vacancy is converted into an open competition. The Age limit of Ex-service men Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC.
The Andhra Pradesh State Group 2 notification
Group 2 Notification Issuance of Group-2 notification is in the hands of the State Government and the State Public Service Commission. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission releases group to notification frequently. According to the data we have, notifications were issued in 1989, 1991, 1993, 2000 (twice), 2001, 2002, 2003 (twice), 2005, 2008, 2011, 2016, 2019. Looking at this data, the notification was issued once every two years on average.
Entrance Exam
The Group 2 Preliminary exam is an entrance exam for the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). The exam is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates for various posts in the state government. The notification for the exam is usually released in the month of February. As per the latest notification, the Group 2 Preliminary exam will be held on December 2022. The exam will be conducted online and will consist of two papers: Paper I and Paper II.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for the Group 2 exam must first meet the eligibility criteria set by the APPSC. These include being a citizen of India, holding a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, and being between 21 and 42 years of age. In addition, candidates must have completed their schooling in an Indian state or union territory. Those who do not meet these criteria will not be able to sit for the exam.
Process of Selection
The first step is to take the Group 2 online test series. The next step is to check the Group 2 notification 2022 for any updates on the selection process. After that, you will need to fill out an application form and submit it to the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. You have to appear the preliminary followed by mains examinations. After clearing the exam you will be called for certificate verification. Lastly, short listed candidates will be announced.
Recruitment Board and its Chairman
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is responsible for recruiting eligible candidates to Group 2 of state civil services. The current chairman of APPSC is Gautam Sawang. According to the latest notification, the board has not released any information regarding a quota for ex-service men in Group 2. However, candidates who have served in the Navy may be eligible for certain age relaxation benefits. Candidates can check the official notification for more details.
Pattern of Written Test
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Group 2 examination every year to recruit eligible candidates for various posts in the state government. The written test consists of two papers: Paper 1 is an objective type paper and Paper 2 is a descriptive type paper. Candidates have to qualify in both papers to be eligible for selection. The pattern of the examination is as follows
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